Efficient fleet management with RUGGED tablets

11.06.2025

The fleet service industry has undergone enormous technological change in recent years – particularly due to advances in wireless network technology. Despite this, the level of digitalization in fleet management often remains low. This leads to inefficiencies and poses security risks. A central, robust solution for digitalization and automation is therefore essential. This is where robust tablets come into play, which can noticeably improve day-to-day work.

The challenges

The demands of modern fleet management are high. There is often no precise way of locating vehicles, determining their arrival times or tracking their routes. Irregular driving behavior can cause damage and generate unnecessary costs. Another problem is that outside the company there is often insufficient information about the whereabouts and driving behavior of vehicles. As a result, valuable data for analyzing operational processes and safety aspects is lost. Manual management processes are time-consuming and often not accurate enough to map actual vehicle operation.

Our spo-comm RUGGED tablets (and our sales team) support you in finding individual solutions.

The solution

The use of a RUGGED tablet as a permanently integrated vehicle device enables the recording and evaluation of operationally relevant information in real time. This includes data such as speed, driving behavior and vehicle distance. This forms the basis for intelligent traffic solutions that allow managers to dynamically monitor vehicle positions and routes and react quickly. This makes particularly efficient fleet management a reality.

Key features of the spo-comm RUGGED tablets

RUGGED Tab for storage and picking system (1)

RUGGED Tab 10 i5 Entry

Robust 10" tablet
Industry Tablet
-20°C to +60°C
1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1, 1x LAN
IP 65 Dust and water protected

RUGGED Tab 10 N5100 Entry

Robust, fanless 10" tablet
Industrial and logistics PC
-20°C to +60°C
1x USB 3.0, 1x SIM, 1x SD, 1x mini HDMI 1.4a
IP 65 and MIL-STD-810G certification

RUGGED Tab for storage and picking system (2)

Advantages of an industrial tablet in the vehicle

An industrial tablet enables the precise recording of all vehicle-related data. This data is automatically transferred to the management system - for precise analyses and a sound basis for decision-making. The calculation of optimal routes reduces unnecessary journeys, saves fuel and thus also contributes to environmental protection.

At the same time, the system supports proactive driving behavior analysis in order to identify risks at an early stage and increase the safety of drivers, cargo and vehicles. External cameras can be easily connected and provide additional image and video material for better documentation.

Thanks to its robust design, the outdoor tablet is protected against shocks, vibrations, moisture and extreme temperatures - ideal for use in demanding conditions. Easy assembly and disassembly as well as functions such as fast scanning of shipping documents make the devices versatile all-rounders in everyday use.

To our RUGGED tablets

The RUGGED tablets from spo-comm have been specially developed for professional use in demanding industrial and outdoor environments. They combine maximum durability with state-of-the-art technology - making them the ideal solution for digitized, efficient fleet management.

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Note on data protection:

The functions described in this article for collecting vehicle and driver information serve the sole purpose of operational optimization, safety and route planning as part of fleet management. All data collected should be processed in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations (in particular the GDPR). Personal data may only be collected with the appropriate legal basis or with the consent of the data subjects. Companies are obliged to inform their employees transparently about the type, scope and purpose of data collection.